I decided to make some paper flower covered Easter eggs yesterday. They were a bit time-consuming, but really very easy to do.
If you would like to make some, too, here are the supplies that you will need:
-paper mache or wooden eggs
-acrylic paints in your choice of colors
-paper flowers or
-flower punches and your choice of papers (scrapbook, vintage wallpaper, etc...)
-paper glue or glue gun
Begin by painting your eggs in the color(s) that you want and allow them to dry completely. They don't need to be perfect because the paint will hardly be seen beneath the paper flowers.
If you are not using pre-made paper flowers (such as Prima) , you will need to punch out a bunch of paper flowers yourself. The amount you will need will vary depending on the size of your eggs and the size of the flower you are using, but you will need quite a few per egg.
Next, simply glue the paper flowers all around the egg. I found it helpful to start at one end and work my way down - this ensured that I didn't end up with any awkward "bald" spots. Allow the eggs to dry.
That's it. Pretty paper flower covered eggs!
This one is covered with flowers punched out from a variety of vintage wallpaper - a great way to use up your precious scraps!
These were so much fun to make! You should try them if you get a chance!
Have a great weekend!
:-)
Jessica
A great idea, I just love the one with the vintage wall paper. Happy weekend.
Posted by: Kelley | March 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM
super cute and clever, too!
Posted by: jen duncan | March 21, 2009 at 02:50 PM
How sweet! You always have the cutest ideas! So creative and fun! Thanks for sharing! Come on over for a visit sometime! :)
Posted by: Cheryl | March 21, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Hi Again!
I am about to do an easter egg post do you mind if I mention this post and link to it? Just let me know, thanks! Kelley
Posted by: Kelley | March 21, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Hi!!!!
So very cut!!
Giuliana
Posted by: giuliana | March 22, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Very pretty idea,I've never seen eggs decoratated like this before.
~ Sue
Posted by: sue | March 22, 2009 at 08:09 AM
These are beautiful! I think I'll try this with my kids this year instead of dying eggs!
Posted by: Celina | March 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I just love your flowered eggs.. What a great idea... I might have to try making some. Have a wonderful week.
Stephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | March 23, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Impressive!!! I've never seen a prettier eggs!!!
Posted by: Kimberly | March 23, 2009 at 05:41 PM
These are SOOO cute! You have the best ideas Jessica... love them.
xo
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | March 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Very pretty. I printed these out to do next year.
Posted by: bylittlehands | March 29, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Jessica, did you know these eggs are featured on the front "page" of
crescendoh today???? I was going to do a blog post about this new site....saw the pretty picture...followed the link to someone else that linked to you! They are beautiful!
http://blog.crescendoh.com/crescendoh/index.html
Posted by: Robin | March 30, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Lovely project!
Posted by: LollyChops | March 31, 2010 at 01:35 PM
I have been looking through your blog, I love your projects they are so cute and the fabric projects are awesome.Thanks for sharing,
Posted by: creative recreation | August 11, 2010 at 04:06 AM
Just found your blog and I am so in love with your projects. It is like I have found heaven on earth. These eggs are gorgeous and so simple to make. Thanks for the awesome idea:)
Posted by: Bev | April 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I love these....simple, quick and beautiful!
Posted by: Debra Ferreria | April 22, 2011 at 02:27 AM
These are the cutest eggs ever, LOVE. I'm going to try some this week but I have to figure out where to get a paper punch like that in our redneck area :).
Posted by: Terri Ramsey Beavers | April 04, 2012 at 07:25 AM
I thought this would be fun!
Posted by: Margie | January 14, 2013 at 01:59 AM